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1-ABRANTÈS (Laure Junot, duchesse d'). Mémoires ou souvenirs historiques sur Napoléon, la Révolution, le Directoire, le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration. Paris, Ladvocat, then Mame-Delaunay (1833-1834), then Mame (1834-1835), 1831-1835, 18 vol. in-8, blond half calf, ribbed spine, gilt fillets, green morocco title page, marbled edges (period binding). Uncommon first edition. Tulard, 5. "These famous memoirs owe a great deal to Balzac, and were highly praised by Chateaubriand, Victor H

1 - 1-ABRANTÈS (Laure Junot, duchesse d'). Mémoires ou souvenirs historiques sur Napoléon, la Révolution, le Directoire, le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration. Paris, Ladvocat, then Mame-Delaunay (1833-1834), then Mame (1834-1835), 1831-1835, 18 vol. in-8, blond half calf, ribbed spine, gilt fillets, green morocco title page, marbled edges (period binding). Uncommon first edition. Tulard, 5. "These famous memoirs owe a great deal to Balzac, and were highly praised by Chateaubriand, Victor H

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800 € - 1 000 €
2-ALEXANDRE IER OF RUSSIA. Correspondence with his sister the Grand Duchess Catherine, Princess of Oldenburg, then Queen of Württemberg (1805-1818). Pub. by Grand Duke Nicolas Mikhaïlowitch. Saint-Pétersbourg, Manufacture des Papiers de l'Etat, 1910, in-4, XXVI-287 pp. index, 8 plates t. and 2 facsimiles of autographs, havana half-maroquin, spine ribbed, cover preserved (period binding). Rare first edition. Very important correspondence from the Tsar to his favorite sister. It includes, fo

2 - 2-ALEXANDRE IER OF RUSSIA. Correspondence with his sister the Grand Duchess Catherine, Princess of Oldenburg, then Queen of Württemberg (1805-1818). Pub. by Grand Duke Nicolas Mikhaïlowitch. Saint-Pétersbourg, Manufacture des Papiers de l'Etat, 1910, in-4, XXVI-287 pp. index, 8 plates t. and 2 facsimiles of autographs, havana half-maroquin, spine ribbed, cover preserved (period binding). Rare first edition. Very important correspondence from the Tsar to his favorite sister. It includes, fo

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550 €
3-[ANGOULEME (Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte de France, duchesse d')]. Memoir written by Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte de France, on the captivity of the princes and princesses her parents, from August 10, 1792 to the death of her brother on June 9, 1795. Pub. on the autograph manuscript belonging to Mme la Duchesse de Madrid. Paris, Plon, 1892, in-4, 167 pp. with portr. and engravings, marbled green calf, ribbed spine decorated with a fleur-de-lys motif, lace framing the covers, fleur-de-lys spandrels,

3 - 3-[ANGOULEME (Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte de France, duchesse d')]. Memoir written by Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte de France, on the captivity of the princes and princesses her parents, from August 10, 1792 to the death of her brother on June 9, 1795. Pub. on the autograph manuscript belonging to Mme la Duchesse de Madrid. Paris, Plon, 1892, in-4, 167 pp. with portr. and engravings, marbled green calf, ribbed spine decorated with a fleur-de-lys motif, lace framing the covers, fleur-de-lys spandrels,

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500 €
4-ANNE (Théodore). Journal de St-Cloud à Cherbourg, ou récit de ce qui s'est passé à la suite du roi Charles X, du 26 juillet au 16 août 1830. Paris, Canel, Ladvocat, 1830, in-8, VIII-96 pp. midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine decorated with a fleur-de-lis motif, marbled head, cover preserved (later binding). First edition. Bertier, 25: "A legitimist man of letters who joined the bodyguard of the de Noailles company in 1814, the author here gives a detailed account of Charles X's d

4 - 4-ANNE (Théodore). Journal de St-Cloud à Cherbourg, ou récit de ce qui s'est passé à la suite du roi Charles X, du 26 juillet au 16 août 1830. Paris, Canel, Ladvocat, 1830, in-8, VIII-96 pp. midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine decorated with a fleur-de-lis motif, marbled head, cover preserved (later binding). First edition. Bertier, 25: "A legitimist man of letters who joined the bodyguard of the de Noailles company in 1814, the author here gives a detailed account of Charles X's d

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180 €
5-APPERT (Benjamin). Dix ans à la Cour du Roi Louis-Philippe, et Souvenirs du temps de l'Empire et de la Restauration. Berlin-Paris, Voss et Renouard, 1846, 3 vol. in-8, black half-maroquin with corners, smooth spine decorated, arms at foot (period binding). Rare first edition. Bertier, 27: "His memoirs should be read with great caution, as the author is always trying to give himself the good role and present himself as a philanthropist. But there are many interesting indications. Appert had A

5 - 5-APPERT (Benjamin). Dix ans à la Cour du Roi Louis-Philippe, et Souvenirs du temps de l'Empire et de la Restauration. Berlin-Paris, Voss et Renouard, 1846, 3 vol. in-8, black half-maroquin with corners, smooth spine decorated, arms at foot (period binding). Rare first edition. Bertier, 27: "His memoirs should be read with great caution, as the author is always trying to give himself the good role and present himself as a philanthropist. But there are many interesting indications. Appert had A

Estimate
400 € - 500 €
6-APPONYI (Rodolphe). Attaché to the Austrian-Hungarian Embassy in Paris. Twenty-five years in Paris, 1826-1850. Diary. Pub. by E. Daudet. Paris, Plon, 1913-1926, 4 vol. in-8, index, portraits and engravings, blue half-maroquin, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, front cover preserved (period binding). First edition. 1/25 copies on Hollande paper. A key testimony to the social and political life of the period. Rare complete 4th volume. A fine copy.

6 - 6-APPONYI (Rodolphe). Attaché to the Austrian-Hungarian Embassy in Paris. Twenty-five years in Paris, 1826-1850. Diary. Pub. by E. Daudet. Paris, Plon, 1913-1926, 4 vol. in-8, index, portraits and engravings, blue half-maroquin, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, front cover preserved (period binding). First edition. 1/25 copies on Hollande paper. A key testimony to the social and political life of the period. Rare complete 4th volume. A fine copy.

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950 €
7-ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy d'). Journal et mémoires. Published for the first time from autograph manuscripts in the Bibliothèque du Louvre for the S. H. F. By E. J. B. Rathery. Paris, Vve Jules Renouard, 1859-1867, 9 vols. large in-8, red half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt head (period binding). The best edition of these important memoirs. René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d'Argenson (1694-1757), son of the famous Lieutenant-General of Police of Paris under Louis XIV, was

7 - 7-ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy d'). Journal et mémoires. Published for the first time from autograph manuscripts in the Bibliothèque du Louvre for the S. H. F. By E. J. B. Rathery. Paris, Vve Jules Renouard, 1859-1867, 9 vols. large in-8, red half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt head (period binding). The best edition of these important memoirs. René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d'Argenson (1694-1757), son of the famous Lieutenant-General of Police of Paris under Louis XIV, was

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1 000 € - 1 200 €
8-ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy d'). Mémoires et Journal inédit, du Marquis d'Argenson, Ministre des affaires étrangères sous Louis XV. Pub. and annotated by M. le marquis d'Argenson. Paris, P. Jannet, 1857-1858, 5 vol. in-12, blue morocco, ribbed spine, framed with cold-stamped fillets in the centre ribbons, cold-stamped fillet on the sides, crowned monogram at the corners, double gilt fillet on the edges, interior lace, gilt head (Capé). First "complete" edition of d'Argenson's

8 - 8-ARGENSON (René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy d'). Mémoires et Journal inédit, du Marquis d'Argenson, Ministre des affaires étrangères sous Louis XV. Pub. and annotated by M. le marquis d'Argenson. Paris, P. Jannet, 1857-1858, 5 vol. in-12, blue morocco, ribbed spine, framed with cold-stamped fillets in the centre ribbons, cold-stamped fillet on the sides, crowned monogram at the corners, double gilt fillet on the edges, interior lace, gilt head (Capé). First "complete" edition of d'Argenson's

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1 000 € - 1 200 €
9-ARTOIS (P.-H. d'). Relation de la défense de Danzig en 1813, par le 10e corps de l'armée française contre l'armée combinée Russe et Prussienne. Paris, Ladrange, Lheureux, 1820, in-8, IV-512 pp. 2 folding tables, green morocco, smooth ornate spine, gilt roulette framing the covers, rosette in the corners, coat of arms in the center, streak of gilt fillets inside, pink moiré paper endpapers, gilt edges (period binding). First edition. P.-H. d'Artois was an engineer captain in 1813. A f

9 - 9-ARTOIS (P.-H. d'). Relation de la défense de Danzig en 1813, par le 10e corps de l'armée française contre l'armée combinée Russe et Prussienne. Paris, Ladrange, Lheureux, 1820, in-8, IV-512 pp. 2 folding tables, green morocco, smooth ornate spine, gilt roulette framing the covers, rosette in the corners, coat of arms in the center, streak of gilt fillets inside, pink moiré paper endpapers, gilt edges (period binding). First edition. P.-H. d'Artois was an engineer captain in 1813. A f

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1 000 €
10-AUGEARD (Jacques-Mathieu). Mémoires secrets de J. M. Augeard, Secrétaire des Commandements de la Reine Marie-Antoinette (1760 à 1800). Documents inédits sur les événements accomplis en France pendant les dernières années du règne de Louis XV, le règne de Louis XVI et la Révolution jusqu'au 18 brumaire. Preceded by an intro. by E. Bavoux. Paris, Plon, 1866, in-8, 372 pp. half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt fillets, marbled head (period binding). Important memoirs on the end of the Anc

10 - 10-AUGEARD (Jacques-Mathieu). Mémoires secrets de J. M. Augeard, Secrétaire des Commandements de la Reine Marie-Antoinette (1760 à 1800). Documents inédits sur les événements accomplis en France pendant les dernières années du règne de Louis XV, le règne de Louis XVI et la Révolution jusqu'au 18 brumaire. Preceded by an intro. by E. Bavoux. Paris, Plon, 1866, in-8, 372 pp. half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt fillets, marbled head (period binding). Important memoirs on the end of the Anc

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150 € - 200 €
11-AVRILLION (Mademoiselle). Mémoires sur la vie privée de Joséphine, sa famille et sa cour. À Paris, Chez Ladvocat, 1833, 2 vol. in-8, VIII-391 pp. and 452 pp. with portrait and facsimile, havana half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover and spine preserved (Canape). First edition. Tulard, 54: "A work by Villemarest, these memoirs were a prodigious success, helping to boost Josephine's popularity. According to Valérie Masuyer, Queen Hortense considered Mlle Avrillion's

11 - 11-AVRILLION (Mademoiselle). Mémoires sur la vie privée de Joséphine, sa famille et sa cour. À Paris, Chez Ladvocat, 1833, 2 vol. in-8, VIII-391 pp. and 452 pp. with portrait and facsimile, havana half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover and spine preserved (Canape). First edition. Tulard, 54: "A work by Villemarest, these memoirs were a prodigious success, helping to boost Josephine's popularity. According to Valérie Masuyer, Queen Hortense considered Mlle Avrillion's

Estimate
200 € - 250 €
12-BAILLEHACHE (Marcel de). Souvenirs intimes d'un lancier de la Garde Impériale. Paris, Ollendorff, 1894, in-12 square, 316 pp, frontispiece, turquoise half-chagrin, smooth spine decorated, gilt head, first cover with illustration (period binding). First edition. 1/10 copies on Hollande paper, with the frontispiece in double state. Letter from the author to the publisher Paul Ollendorff. A good copy. Spine a little faded.

12 - 12-BAILLEHACHE (Marcel de). Souvenirs intimes d'un lancier de la Garde Impériale. Paris, Ollendorff, 1894, in-12 square, 316 pp, frontispiece, turquoise half-chagrin, smooth spine decorated, gilt head, first cover with illustration (period binding). First edition. 1/10 copies on Hollande paper, with the frontispiece in double state. Letter from the author to the publisher Paul Ollendorff. A good copy. Spine a little faded.

Estimate
250 € - 300 €
13-BALABINE (Victor de). Secretary to the Russian Embassy. Paris from 1842 to 1852. The court. Society. Lifestyle. Diary. Volume 1: 1842-1847. Published by E. Daudet. Paris, E.-Paul, 1914, in-8, XII-319 pp, midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover and spine preserved (period binding). The only published volume of this excellent chronicle of Parisian life. A good copy bearing the arms of the Marquis Des Roys, with his bookplate.

13 - 13-BALABINE (Victor de). Secretary to the Russian Embassy. Paris from 1842 to 1852. The court. Society. Lifestyle. Diary. Volume 1: 1842-1847. Published by E. Daudet. Paris, E.-Paul, 1914, in-8, XII-319 pp, midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover and spine preserved (period binding). The only published volume of this excellent chronicle of Parisian life. A good copy bearing the arms of the Marquis Des Roys, with his bookplate.

Estimate
200 € - 250 €
14-BARANTE (Prosper Brugière de). Le Parlement et la Fronde. The life of Mathieu Molé. Notice sur Edouard Molé, procureur général pendant la Ligue et M. le comte Molé. Paris, Didier et Cie, 1859, in-8, XIX-464 pp, brown half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head (later binding). A fine copy.

14 - 14-BARANTE (Prosper Brugière de). Le Parlement et la Fronde. The life of Mathieu Molé. Notice sur Edouard Molé, procureur général pendant la Ligue et M. le comte Molé. Paris, Didier et Cie, 1859, in-8, XIX-464 pp, brown half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head (later binding). A fine copy.

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
15-BARANTE (Prosper Brugière de). Souvenirs, 1782-1866. Pub. by his grandson Claude de Barante. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1890-1901, 8 vol. in-8, red half-chagrin, spine ribbed and decorated, cover preserved (later binding). First edition. 1/30 copies on Hollande paper. These Souvenirs are of capital importance for the period from the First Empire to the Second Empire. Tulard, 71. "Notes written late and inspired by published works on the period of the Revolution and Empire. Interesting deta

15 - 15-BARANTE (Prosper Brugière de). Souvenirs, 1782-1866. Pub. by his grandson Claude de Barante. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1890-1901, 8 vol. in-8, red half-chagrin, spine ribbed and decorated, cover preserved (later binding). First edition. 1/30 copies on Hollande paper. These Souvenirs are of capital importance for the period from the First Empire to the Second Empire. Tulard, 71. "Notes written late and inspired by published works on the period of the Revolution and Empire. Interesting deta

Estimate
1 000 € - 1 200 €
16-BARBIER. Chronique de la Régence et du règne de Louis XV, (1718-1763) ou journal de Barbier, avocat au Parlement de Paris. New complete edition conforming to the author's autograph manuscript, accompanied by notes and clarifications and followed by an index. Paris, Charpentier, 1885, 8 vol. in-12, red half-chagrin, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head (period binding). "An essential source. A free and independent spirit, concerned with accuracy, well-informed thanks to his connections, Barbier

16 - 16-BARBIER. Chronique de la Régence et du règne de Louis XV, (1718-1763) ou journal de Barbier, avocat au Parlement de Paris. New complete edition conforming to the author's autograph manuscript, accompanied by notes and clarifications and followed by an index. Paris, Charpentier, 1885, 8 vol. in-12, red half-chagrin, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head (period binding). "An essential source. A free and independent spirit, concerned with accuracy, well-informed thanks to his connections, Barbier

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200 €
17-BARÈRE DE VIEUZAC Bertrand. Memoirs. Published by Messrs Hippolyte Carnot and David (of Angers). Preceded by a historical note, by H. Carnot. Paris, Labitte, 1842-1844, 4 vol. in-8, frontispiece portrait in volume 1, blue half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated throughout, arms at foot, red head, cover preserved (Bretault). First edition. Tulard, 77: "Written in the last years of Barère's life, the manuscript was not published in its entirety by David d'Angers and Carnot's son, the executor

17 - 17-BARÈRE DE VIEUZAC Bertrand. Memoirs. Published by Messrs Hippolyte Carnot and David (of Angers). Preceded by a historical note, by H. Carnot. Paris, Labitte, 1842-1844, 4 vol. in-8, frontispiece portrait in volume 1, blue half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated throughout, arms at foot, red head, cover preserved (Bretault). First edition. Tulard, 77: "Written in the last years of Barère's life, the manuscript was not published in its entirety by David d'Angers and Carnot's son, the executor

Estimate
600 € - 800 €
18-BARROT Odilon. Posthumous memoirs. Paris, Charpentier, 1875-1876, 4 vol. in-8, red morocco, ornate ribbed spine, Du Seuil-style framing on covers, gilt edges, interior lace (period binding). Put in order by Duvergier de Hauranne, these memoirs are of the utmost importance for the political history of the Restoration and the July Monarchy. Bertier, 71. An exceptional copy on Hollande paper in a full morocco binding.

18 - 18-BARROT Odilon. Posthumous memoirs. Paris, Charpentier, 1875-1876, 4 vol. in-8, red morocco, ornate ribbed spine, Du Seuil-style framing on covers, gilt edges, interior lace (period binding). Put in order by Duvergier de Hauranne, these memoirs are of the utmost importance for the political history of the Restoration and the July Monarchy. Bertier, 71. An exceptional copy on Hollande paper in a full morocco binding.

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1 900 €
19-BARTHÉLÉMY (Fr. de). Mémoires historiques et diplomatiques de Barthélémy, depuis le 14 juillet jusqu'au 30 prairial an 7. S.l. [Paris], s.d. (1799), in-8, 223 pp, portrait, red long-grained half-maroquin à la Bradel (late 19th century binding). Extremely rare first edition of the memoirs of the Marquis de Barthélémy (1747-1830), one of the five Directors and one of the victims of the coup d'état of 18 fructidor, which led to his deportation to French Guiana. A fine copy. Ex-libris

19 - 19-BARTHÉLÉMY (Fr. de). Mémoires historiques et diplomatiques de Barthélémy, depuis le 14 juillet jusqu'au 30 prairial an 7. S.l. [Paris], s.d. (1799), in-8, 223 pp, portrait, red long-grained half-maroquin à la Bradel (late 19th century binding). Extremely rare first edition of the memoirs of the Marquis de Barthélémy (1747-1830), one of the five Directors and one of the victims of the coup d'état of 18 fructidor, which led to his deportation to French Guiana. A fine copy. Ex-libris

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
20-BASCHET (Armand). The Duke of Saint-Simon. His cabinet and the history of his manuscripts. Paris, Plon, 1874, fort in-8, XLVIII-520 pp, front, red half-chagrin with corners, spine with ornate nerves, gilt head (period binding). A fine copy.

20 - 20-BASCHET (Armand). The Duke of Saint-Simon. His cabinet and the history of his manuscripts. Paris, Plon, 1874, fort in-8, XLVIII-520 pp, front, red half-chagrin with corners, spine with ornate nerves, gilt head (period binding). A fine copy.

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
21-BAUDOT (Marc-Antoine). Notes historiques sur la Convention Nationale, le Directoire, l'Empire et l'exil des votants. Paris, Jouaust, 1893, gr. in-8, XV-356 pp, raspberry half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover and spine preserved (Saulnier). Rare first edition. Tulard, 97. "Published by Edgar Quinet's widow, these notes contain some useful information on the Cent-Jours". Fierro, 90. Bertier, 79. A fine copy.

21 - 21-BAUDOT (Marc-Antoine). Notes historiques sur la Convention Nationale, le Directoire, l'Empire et l'exil des votants. Paris, Jouaust, 1893, gr. in-8, XV-356 pp, raspberry half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover and spine preserved (Saulnier). Rare first edition. Tulard, 97. "Published by Edgar Quinet's widow, these notes contain some useful information on the Cent-Jours". Fierro, 90. Bertier, 79. A fine copy.

Estimate
400 € - 500 €
22-BEAUCHESNE (Alcide de). The life of Madame Elisabeth, sister of Louis XVI. Preceded by a letter from Mgr Dupanloup. Paris, Plon, 1869, 2 vol. in-8, XIX-568 pp. and 607 pp. with portrait, engraving and facsimile, half parma morocco, ribbed spine, gilt head (period binding). First edition. A good copy.

22 - 22-BEAUCHESNE (Alcide de). The life of Madame Elisabeth, sister of Louis XVI. Preceded by a letter from Mgr Dupanloup. Paris, Plon, 1869, 2 vol. in-8, XIX-568 pp. and 607 pp. with portrait, engraving and facsimile, half parma morocco, ribbed spine, gilt head (period binding). First edition. A good copy.

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120 €
23-BEAULIEU (Claude-François). Essais historiques sur les causes et les effets de la Révolution de France, avec des notes sur quelques évènemens et quelques institutions. Paris, Maradan, An IX-1801-An XI-1803, 6 vol. in-8, plum half-calf, smooth spine decorated throughout (Romantic binding). First and only published edition. Member of the Feuillants and journalist (Nouvelles de Versailles, Nouvelles de Paris), imprisoned during the Terror and deported in 1797, Claude François Beaulieu w

23 - 23-BEAULIEU (Claude-François). Essais historiques sur les causes et les effets de la Révolution de France, avec des notes sur quelques évènemens et quelques institutions. Paris, Maradan, An IX-1801-An XI-1803, 6 vol. in-8, plum half-calf, smooth spine decorated throughout (Romantic binding). First and only published edition. Member of the Feuillants and journalist (Nouvelles de Versailles, Nouvelles de Paris), imprisoned during the Terror and deported in 1797, Claude François Beaulieu w

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250 €
24-BEAUVAU (Maréchale Princesse de, née Rohan-Chabot). Souvenirs. Followed by the Memoirs of the Maréchal Prince de Beauvau. Collected and arranged by Mme Standish (née Noailles), his great-granddaughter. Paris, Techener, 1872, gr. in-8, XIV-175 pp. and 153-85 pp. 2 portraits, half havana morocco, ribbed spine (period binding). The Prince's and Princess's recollections actually concern the Ancien Régime, and to a lesser extent the Revolution. A few pages on the First Empire. Printed in smal

24 - 24-BEAUVAU (Maréchale Princesse de, née Rohan-Chabot). Souvenirs. Followed by the Memoirs of the Maréchal Prince de Beauvau. Collected and arranged by Mme Standish (née Noailles), his great-granddaughter. Paris, Techener, 1872, gr. in-8, XIV-175 pp. and 153-85 pp. 2 portraits, half havana morocco, ribbed spine (period binding). The Prince's and Princess's recollections actually concern the Ancien Régime, and to a lesser extent the Revolution. A few pages on the First Empire. Printed in smal

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330 €
25-BELA (Jeanne-Philippe de). Mémoires militaires du chevalier de Béla, published by E. Ducéré. Preceded by a biography by J. de Jaurgain. Bayonne, Imprimerie A. Lamaignère, 1896, in-8, 216 pp. half-brown morocco, ribbed spine, gilt filleted panels, marbled head, cover preserved (period binding). A very rare edition in book form, printed in small numbers, all copies of which were given to Edouard Ducéré (1849-1910), who had procured the text: it had been preceded by a publication in the n

25 - 25-BELA (Jeanne-Philippe de). Mémoires militaires du chevalier de Béla, published by E. Ducéré. Preceded by a biography by J. de Jaurgain. Bayonne, Imprimerie A. Lamaignère, 1896, in-8, 216 pp. half-brown morocco, ribbed spine, gilt filleted panels, marbled head, cover preserved (period binding). A very rare edition in book form, printed in small numbers, all copies of which were given to Edouard Ducéré (1849-1910), who had procured the text: it had been preceded by a publication in the n

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370 €
26-BELLEVAL (Louis-René de). Souvenirs d'un Chevau-Léger de la Garde du Roi, published by René de Belleval, his great-grandson. Paris, Aug. Aubry, 1866, small in-8, VIII-323 pp. with engraved frontispiece portrait, red morocco, fleurdelysé ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, gilt filets in the center with fleur-de-lys at the corners, interior lace, gilt edges, cover and spine preserved (Raparlier). Rare first edition. Mennessier de La Lance, I, 104: "In addition to an i

26 - 26-BELLEVAL (Louis-René de). Souvenirs d'un Chevau-Léger de la Garde du Roi, published by René de Belleval, his great-grandson. Paris, Aug. Aubry, 1866, small in-8, VIII-323 pp. with engraved frontispiece portrait, red morocco, fleurdelysé ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, gilt filets in the center with fleur-de-lys at the corners, interior lace, gilt edges, cover and spine preserved (Raparlier). Rare first edition. Mennessier de La Lance, I, 104: "In addition to an i

Estimate
600 € - 800 €
27-BELLIARD (Augustin-Daniel). Mémoires écrits par lui-même, Recueillis et mis en ordre par M. Vinet, l'un de ses aides de camp. Paris, Berquet et Pétion, 1842, 3 vol. in-8, 6 folded facsimiles, plum half-calf, smooth spine, gilt fillets (period binding). Rare first edition. Belliard was present at every battle from Valmy to the French campaign, and was always noted for his heroic feats of arms (see Dictionnaire Napoléon, page 192). The publication of these memoirs, though disjointed in

27 - 27-BELLIARD (Augustin-Daniel). Mémoires écrits par lui-même, Recueillis et mis en ordre par M. Vinet, l'un de ses aides de camp. Paris, Berquet et Pétion, 1842, 3 vol. in-8, 6 folded facsimiles, plum half-calf, smooth spine, gilt fillets (period binding). Rare first edition. Belliard was present at every battle from Valmy to the French campaign, and was always noted for his heroic feats of arms (see Dictionnaire Napoléon, page 192). The publication of these memoirs, though disjointed in

Estimate
800 € - 1 000 €
28-BELLUNE (Claude-Victor Perrin, duc de). Extracts from the unpublished memoirs of the late Claude-Victor Perrin, duc de Bellune. Siege of Toulon in 1793. Campaign of the reserve army in year VIII (1800). Followed by observations on the account of this same campaign given by M. Thiers, in his Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, and more than 300 supporting documents. Paris, Dumaine, 1846, in-8, 518 pp, 3 folding maps, plum half-calf, smooth spine, gilt fillets (period binding). Rare first edi

28 - 28-BELLUNE (Claude-Victor Perrin, duc de). Extracts from the unpublished memoirs of the late Claude-Victor Perrin, duc de Bellune. Siege of Toulon in 1793. Campaign of the reserve army in year VIII (1800). Followed by observations on the account of this same campaign given by M. Thiers, in his Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, and more than 300 supporting documents. Paris, Dumaine, 1846, in-8, 518 pp, 3 folding maps, plum half-calf, smooth spine, gilt fillets (period binding). Rare first edi

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300 €
29-BERGERAT (Emile). Souvenirs d'un enfant de Paris. Paris, Bibliothèque-Charpentier, 1911 - 1913, 4 volumes in-12, half-maroquin havane à la Bradel, gilt head, cover preserved (Pierson). Rare first edition. I. The Bohemian years. II. The critical phase of criticism, 1872-1880. III. Modern life. The Voltaire. The name, 1879-1884. IV. Theatrical martyrdom, 1882-1890. Envoi à Raymond Poincaré to volumes I, III and IV. A good copy. Spine faded.

29 - 29-BERGERAT (Emile). Souvenirs d'un enfant de Paris. Paris, Bibliothèque-Charpentier, 1911 - 1913, 4 volumes in-12, half-maroquin havane à la Bradel, gilt head, cover preserved (Pierson). Rare first edition. I. The Bohemian years. II. The critical phase of criticism, 1872-1880. III. Modern life. The Voltaire. The name, 1879-1884. IV. Theatrical martyrdom, 1882-1890. Envoi à Raymond Poincaré to volumes I, III and IV. A good copy. Spine faded.

Estimate
200 € - 300 €
30-BERTHIER (Louis-Alexandre), REYNIER (Jean-Louis-Ebénézer). Memoirs. Campagne d'Egypte. Paris, Baudouin, 1827, 2 vol. in-8, XIX-436 pp. and XVI-412 pp. 3 folding tables, red half-sheepskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and cold fleurons, marbled edges (period binding). Published in Mémoires des Contemporains, these two volumes are devoted to the Egyptian campaign. The first part (volume 1) is occupied by Berthier's Mémoires, which had already been published several times under

30 - 30-BERTHIER (Louis-Alexandre), REYNIER (Jean-Louis-Ebénézer). Memoirs. Campagne d'Egypte. Paris, Baudouin, 1827, 2 vol. in-8, XIX-436 pp. and XVI-412 pp. 3 folding tables, red half-sheepskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and cold fleurons, marbled edges (period binding). Published in Mémoires des Contemporains, these two volumes are devoted to the Egyptian campaign. The first part (volume 1) is occupied by Berthier's Mémoires, which had already been published several times under

Estimate
400 € - 500 €
31-BERTRAND DE MOLLEVILLE (Antoine-François de). Histoire de la Révolution de France pendant les dernières années du règne de Louis XVI. A Paris, chez Giguet, an 9-an 11-1801-1803, 14 vol. in-8, fawn calf, smooth spine decorated, blue speckled edges (contemporary binding). First and only published edition. Intendant of Brittany in 1784, Antoine-François Bertrand de Molleville soon became unpopular. He became Minister of the Navy in 1791, but was forced to resign in March 1792. The kin

31 - 31-BERTRAND DE MOLLEVILLE (Antoine-François de). Histoire de la Révolution de France pendant les dernières années du règne de Louis XVI. A Paris, chez Giguet, an 9-an 11-1801-1803, 14 vol. in-8, fawn calf, smooth spine decorated, blue speckled edges (contemporary binding). First and only published edition. Intendant of Brittany in 1784, Antoine-François Bertrand de Molleville soon became unpopular. He became Minister of the Navy in 1791, but was forced to resign in March 1792. The kin

Estimate
1 200 € - 1 500 €
32-BESENVAL (Pierre-Joseph-Victor de). Memoirs written by himself, printed on his original manuscript and published by his executor. Containing many particularities and anecdotes about the Court, the ministers and the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, and the events of the time. Preceded by a notice on the author's life. Paris, Buisson, an XIII-1805, 4 vols. in-8, 4 pp, IV-XVI-374 pp, [4]-376 pp, [4]-439 pp and [4]-414 pp, portr. on front of T. I, shagreened calf, smooth spine decorated, gilt ro

32 - 32-BESENVAL (Pierre-Joseph-Victor de). Memoirs written by himself, printed on his original manuscript and published by his executor. Containing many particularities and anecdotes about the Court, the ministers and the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, and the events of the time. Preceded by a notice on the author's life. Paris, Buisson, an XIII-1805, 4 vols. in-8, 4 pp, IV-XVI-374 pp, [4]-376 pp, [4]-439 pp and [4]-414 pp, portr. on front of T. I, shagreened calf, smooth spine decorated, gilt ro

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550 €
33-BEUST (Comte de). Three quarters of a century. Memoirs of Count de Beust, former Chancellor of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. With unpublished notes and a preface by Frédéric Kohn-Abrest. Paris, Louis Westhausser, 1888, 2 volumes in-8, XXXI-398 pp. and 587 pp. portrait-frontispice in chine, facsimile, burgundy half-maroquin, ornate ribbed spine, number at foot (Petit). A good copy. HFC number on spine.

33 - 33-BEUST (Comte de). Three quarters of a century. Memoirs of Count de Beust, former Chancellor of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. With unpublished notes and a preface by Frédéric Kohn-Abrest. Paris, Louis Westhausser, 1888, 2 volumes in-8, XXXI-398 pp. and 587 pp. portrait-frontispice in chine, facsimile, burgundy half-maroquin, ornate ribbed spine, number at foot (Petit). A good copy. HFC number on spine.

Estimate
120 € - 150 €
34-BILLARD (Max). An interregnum of a few hours, the night of October 23, 1812. La Conspiration de Malet. Paris, Perrin, 1907, in-8, 198 pp, portrait-frontispice, ill. in and h.-t., red half-chagrin with corners, smooth spine decorated, gilt head, cover preserved (period binding). A fine copy.

34 - 34-BILLARD (Max). An interregnum of a few hours, the night of October 23, 1812. La Conspiration de Malet. Paris, Perrin, 1907, in-8, 198 pp, portrait-frontispice, ill. in and h.-t., red half-chagrin with corners, smooth spine decorated, gilt head, cover preserved (period binding). A fine copy.

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
35-BISMARK (Frédéric-Guillaume de). Campaign of 1812. Extraits des mémoires de M. le lieutenant-général comte de Bismark, ministre du roi de Wurtemberg près les Cours de Prusse, de Saxe, de Hanovre et de Bade. Paris, 1847, in-8, paginated 722-749, 6-34, 130-162, 258-292, midnight blue half-maroquin, spine ribbed, arms on spine (Lemardeley). Only very rare edition, taken from Le Spectateur Militaire. Tulard, 159: "A German officer-general and admirer of Napoleon, Bismark denounced Alex

35 - 35-BISMARK (Frédéric-Guillaume de). Campaign of 1812. Extraits des mémoires de M. le lieutenant-général comte de Bismark, ministre du roi de Wurtemberg près les Cours de Prusse, de Saxe, de Hanovre et de Bade. Paris, 1847, in-8, paginated 722-749, 6-34, 130-162, 258-292, midnight blue half-maroquin, spine ribbed, arms on spine (Lemardeley). Only very rare edition, taken from Le Spectateur Militaire. Tulard, 159: "A German officer-general and admirer of Napoleon, Bismark denounced Alex

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380 €
36-[BLAZE (Sébastien)]. Mémoires d'un apothicaire sur la guerre d'Espagne, pendant les années 1808 à 1814. Paris, Ladvocat, 1828, 2 vol. in-8, 447 pp. and 400 pp. half green morocco, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). First edition. Tulard, 170: These memoirs "recount the author's time in Spain as a pharmacist aide-major in the health service. Several chapters are devoted to his captivity and escape. The final chapters deal with the collapse of Joseph's power. His testimony to th

36 - 36-[BLAZE (Sébastien)]. Mémoires d'un apothicaire sur la guerre d'Espagne, pendant les années 1808 à 1814. Paris, Ladvocat, 1828, 2 vol. in-8, 447 pp. and 400 pp. half green morocco, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). First edition. Tulard, 170: These memoirs "recount the author's time in Spain as a pharmacist aide-major in the health service. Several chapters are devoted to his captivity and escape. The final chapters deal with the collapse of Joseph's power. His testimony to th

Estimate
500 € - 600 €
37-BLIARD (Pierre). Dubois, Cardinal et premier ministre, (1656-1723). Paris, Lethielleux, 1901-1902, 2 volumes in-8, blue half-maroquin à la Bradel, cover preserved (period binding). Ex-libris Bibliothèque du Franc-Port. A fine copy.

37 - 37-BLIARD (Pierre). Dubois, Cardinal et premier ministre, (1656-1723). Paris, Lethielleux, 1901-1902, 2 volumes in-8, blue half-maroquin à la Bradel, cover preserved (period binding). Ex-libris Bibliothèque du Franc-Port. A fine copy.

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130 €
38-BLONDIN D'ABANCOURT (G.-I.). Eleven years of emigration. Memoirs of Chevalier Blondin d'Abancourt, adjutant-major of the Cents-Suisses, Chevalier de Saint-Louis, 1791-1830. Pub. by his grand-nephew, Blondin de Saint-Hilaire, and followed by a history of the Compagnie des Cent-Suisses since Charles VIII. Paris, Picard, 1897, in-8, 2 ff. n. ch., 136 pp. half-brown morocco, ribbed spine, gilt fillets, marbled head (period binding). First and only rare edition. "Having emigrated as early as S

38 - 38-BLONDIN D'ABANCOURT (G.-I.). Eleven years of emigration. Memoirs of Chevalier Blondin d'Abancourt, adjutant-major of the Cents-Suisses, Chevalier de Saint-Louis, 1791-1830. Pub. by his grand-nephew, Blondin de Saint-Hilaire, and followed by a history of the Compagnie des Cent-Suisses since Charles VIII. Paris, Picard, 1897, in-8, 2 ff. n. ch., 136 pp. half-brown morocco, ribbed spine, gilt fillets, marbled head (period binding). First and only rare edition. "Having emigrated as early as S

Result
280 €
39-BONNART (Médard). Histoire de Médard Bonnart, Chevalier des ordres royaux et militaires de Saint-Louis et de la Légion d'Honneur, capitaine de gendarmerie en retraite. Epernai, Vve Fiévet, 1828, 2 vols. in-8, II-485 pp. and 520 pp., 4 portraits, 12 lithographed plates of uniforms and 2 facsimiles, blond half-calf with corners, spine ribbed and decorated, gilt head (later binding). Tulard, 181: "Bonnart took part in all the campaigns of the Revolution. In 1800, he was assigned to the genda

39 - 39-BONNART (Médard). Histoire de Médard Bonnart, Chevalier des ordres royaux et militaires de Saint-Louis et de la Légion d'Honneur, capitaine de gendarmerie en retraite. Epernai, Vve Fiévet, 1828, 2 vols. in-8, II-485 pp. and 520 pp., 4 portraits, 12 lithographed plates of uniforms and 2 facsimiles, blond half-calf with corners, spine ribbed and decorated, gilt head (later binding). Tulard, 181: "Bonnart took part in all the campaigns of the Revolution. In 1800, he was assigned to the genda

Estimate
500 € - 600 €
40-BONNEVAL (A.-A.-H. de). Mémoires anecdotiques, (1786-1873). Paris, Plon, 1900, small in-8, VII-313 pp. half red morocco, ribbed spine, caissons decorated with cold filets, cover preserved, marbled head (period binding). "An account of the 1809 and Russian campaigns, but always at the level of anecdote" (Tulard). "Second lieutenant of the bodyguards at the return of Louis XVIII. Bonneval mainly recounts memories of life at court, and incidentally of military life, notably the Spanish expediti

40 - 40-BONNEVAL (A.-A.-H. de). Mémoires anecdotiques, (1786-1873). Paris, Plon, 1900, small in-8, VII-313 pp. half red morocco, ribbed spine, caissons decorated with cold filets, cover preserved, marbled head (period binding). "An account of the 1809 and Russian campaigns, but always at the level of anecdote" (Tulard). "Second lieutenant of the bodyguards at the return of Louis XVIII. Bonneval mainly recounts memories of life at court, and incidentally of military life, notably the Spanish expediti

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140 €
41-[BOUCHARD DE LA POTERIE (Claude-Louis)]. Récit de qui s'est passé de plus remarquable à l'Armée de Son Altesse Sérénissime Mgr le Prince de Condé, en 1791, 1792 et 1793. By B. P., former Chevalier de Saint-Louis. A Paris, chez Dubois-Picard, 1818, in-8, XII-148 pp. half Russian green leather, gilt fillets (period binding). Very rare. Second edition, probably a reissue of the first. The author begins his account with a state of France in 1789, 1790 and 1791. After a reminder of the

41 - 41-[BOUCHARD DE LA POTERIE (Claude-Louis)]. Récit de qui s'est passé de plus remarquable à l'Armée de Son Altesse Sérénissime Mgr le Prince de Condé, en 1791, 1792 et 1793. By B. P., former Chevalier de Saint-Louis. A Paris, chez Dubois-Picard, 1818, in-8, XII-148 pp. half Russian green leather, gilt fillets (period binding). Very rare. Second edition, probably a reissue of the first. The author begins his account with a state of France in 1789, 1790 and 1791. After a reminder of the

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420 €
42-BOUHIER (Jean). Souvenirs of Jean Bouhier, President of the Dijon Parliament. Extracts from an unpublished autograph manuscript containing curious details about various 17th and 18th century figures. S.l., Se vendie chez tous les libraires bibliophiles, s.d. (1866), in-12, XXXV-108 pp. half-maroquin havane à la Bradel, cover preserved (period binding). Small number of copies printed on tinted paper. A very interesting account of parliamentary circles in the 18th century. Ex-libris Biblio

42 - 42-BOUHIER (Jean). Souvenirs of Jean Bouhier, President of the Dijon Parliament. Extracts from an unpublished autograph manuscript containing curious details about various 17th and 18th century figures. S.l., Se vendie chez tous les libraires bibliophiles, s.d. (1866), in-12, XXXV-108 pp. half-maroquin havane à la Bradel, cover preserved (period binding). Small number of copies printed on tinted paper. A very interesting account of parliamentary circles in the 18th century. Ex-libris Biblio

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
43-BOURGEOIS (Th.). Souvenirs du Luxembourg. Paris, Ch. Douniol, 1857, in-12, 88 pp. half-maroquin eggplant à la Bradel, cover preserved (late 19th century binding). First and only edition of these anecdotes about Luxembourg in the 19th century. A fine copy. Ex-libris Bibliothèque du Franc-Port. Some brown spots.

43 - 43-BOURGEOIS (Th.). Souvenirs du Luxembourg. Paris, Ch. Douniol, 1857, in-12, 88 pp. half-maroquin eggplant à la Bradel, cover preserved (late 19th century binding). First and only edition of these anecdotes about Luxembourg in the 19th century. A fine copy. Ex-libris Bibliothèque du Franc-Port. Some brown spots.

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380 €
44-[BRANDT (Heinrich von)]. Recollections of a Polish officer. Scenes from military life in Spain and Russia (1808-1812). Paris, Charpentier, 1877, in-12, III-352 pp, green half-maroquin with corners, spine decorated with a repeated pomegranate, gilt head, cover preserved (Thierry). First edition. 1/25 copies on Hollande paper. Tulard, 221: "His souvenirs open with the impression caused by the defeat at Jena in the Polish parts of Prussia, and end with the exit from Wilna in 1812". Enriched

44 - 44-[BRANDT (Heinrich von)]. Recollections of a Polish officer. Scenes from military life in Spain and Russia (1808-1812). Paris, Charpentier, 1877, in-12, III-352 pp, green half-maroquin with corners, spine decorated with a repeated pomegranate, gilt head, cover preserved (Thierry). First edition. 1/25 copies on Hollande paper. Tulard, 221: "His souvenirs open with the impression caused by the defeat at Jena in the Polish parts of Prussia, and end with the exit from Wilna in 1812". Enriched

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420 €
45-BROC (Hervé-Armand-Charles de). La France pendant la Révolution. Paris, Plon, 1891, 2 vol. in-8, 416 pp. and 448 pp, brown half-chagrin, ribbed spine (period binding). A good copy. Some foxing.

45 - 45-BROC (Hervé-Armand-Charles de). La France pendant la Révolution. Paris, Plon, 1891, 2 vol. in-8, 416 pp. and 448 pp, brown half-chagrin, ribbed spine (period binding). A good copy. Some foxing.

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
46-BROC (Hervé-Armand-Charles de). France under the Ancien Régime. Government and institutions. Les usages et les moeurs. Paris, Plon, 1887-1889, 2 vol. in-8, 424 pp. and 548 pp, brown half-chagrin, ribbed spine (period binding). The first volume is devoted to institutions, the second to life and manners. A good copy. Some foxing.

46 - 46-BROC (Hervé-Armand-Charles de). France under the Ancien Régime. Government and institutions. Les usages et les moeurs. Paris, Plon, 1887-1889, 2 vol. in-8, 424 pp. and 548 pp, brown half-chagrin, ribbed spine (period binding). The first volume is devoted to institutions, the second to life and manners. A good copy. Some foxing.

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80 €
47-BROGLIE (Jacques-Victor-Albert de). Le Secret du roi. Secret correspondence of Louis XV with his diplomatic agents, 1752-1774. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1878, 2 vol. in-8, VIII-460 pp. and 617 pp. in green half-maroquin à la Bradel, cover and spine preserved (Champs). Ex-dono by the author. A good copy. Spine faded.

47 - 47-BROGLIE (Jacques-Victor-Albert de). Le Secret du roi. Secret correspondence of Louis XV with his diplomatic agents, 1752-1774. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1878, 2 vol. in-8, VIII-460 pp. and 617 pp. in green half-maroquin à la Bradel, cover and spine preserved (Champs). Ex-dono by the author. A good copy. Spine faded.

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160 €
48-BROGLIE (Jacques-Victor-Albert de). Souvenirs, 1785-1870. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1886, 4 vols. in-8, ivy half-chagrin, spine ribbed, monogram at foot (contemporary binding). Tulard, 233: "Memoirs written at the end of his life by the Duc de Broglie at a time when the First Empire was seen through the Second and his memories were very distant". Bertier, 175: "Mémoires d'une très grande utilité pour l'histoire politique de cette période". Good copy with unidentified numeral. Annotations

48 - 48-BROGLIE (Jacques-Victor-Albert de). Souvenirs, 1785-1870. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1886, 4 vols. in-8, ivy half-chagrin, spine ribbed, monogram at foot (contemporary binding). Tulard, 233: "Memoirs written at the end of his life by the Duc de Broglie at a time when the First Empire was seen through the Second and his memories were very distant". Bertier, 175: "Mémoires d'une très grande utilité pour l'histoire politique de cette période". Good copy with unidentified numeral. Annotations

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220 €
49-BROSSMANN (J.-Ph.). Mémoires d'un soldat-ordonnance, 1854-1872. Paris, Flammarion, s.d., in-12, XV-330 pp. in red half-maroquin à la Bradel, cover preserved. (period binding). Uncommon memoir of all the campaigns of the Second Empire. A good copy. Ex-libris Bibliothèque du Franc-Port.

49 - 49-BROSSMANN (J.-Ph.). Mémoires d'un soldat-ordonnance, 1854-1872. Paris, Flammarion, s.d., in-12, XV-330 pp. in red half-maroquin à la Bradel, cover preserved. (period binding). Uncommon memoir of all the campaigns of the Second Empire. A good copy. Ex-libris Bibliothèque du Franc-Port.

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
50-BUVAT (Jean). Writer for the King's Library. Journal de la Régence. Published for the first time, and according to the original manuscripts with the authorization of S. E. le ministre de l'instruction publique, preceded by an introduction and accompanied by notes and an alphabetical index by E. Campardon. Paris, Plon, 1865, 2 vol. gr. in-8, 528 pp. and 559 pp. index, blond half-calf, ribbed spine, gilt fillets (period binding). First edition of this leading account of the Regency period. A

50 - 50-BUVAT (Jean). Writer for the King's Library. Journal de la Régence. Published for the first time, and according to the original manuscripts with the authorization of S. E. le ministre de l'instruction publique, preceded by an introduction and accompanied by notes and an alphabetical index by E. Campardon. Paris, Plon, 1865, 2 vol. gr. in-8, 528 pp. and 559 pp. index, blond half-calf, ribbed spine, gilt fillets (period binding). First edition of this leading account of the Regency period. A

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130 €
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